GOOD NEWS BEARS

WCEA ACCREDITATION VISIT 2024-25

We are preparing for our upcoming accreditation visit by the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA). This visit is an exciting opportunity for us to showcase the excellence of our school and the wonderful learning environment we provide for our students.

What is WCEA?

The WCEA is an organization that helps ensure the quality and effectiveness of Catholic education. They review and accredit schools to ensure they meet the highest standards of excellence.

Standard of Excellence Protocol: What to Expect

During our accreditation visit (2024-25 school year), the WCEA will evaluate our school based on the new Standard of Excellence Protocol. This assessment is all about celebrating what we do well and identifying areas where we can improve. It's like a quality check-up for our school! We'll have a team of experienced educators and administrators from WCEA visiting us, and they'll observe our classes, meet with staff, students, and parents, and review our school's operations.

Your Role in the Process

All members of our St. David community are encouraged to get involved and share their experiences. In preparation for this visit, there is a chance for everyone to have their voices heard, so please be open to sharing your thoughts and feedback in the survey.

CHOCOLATE SALES

Our delicious chocolate sales fundraiser has ended! All orders must be submitted by December 5th. Thank you to everyone who has already participated - your support makes a significant impact in our daily operations. Please communicate with Ms. Turner if you need more or to submit your chocolate monies. As a reminder, each family is required to raise a minimum of $300 to the fundraising activities which include the Chocolate Sales and Fun Run.

TOYS FOR TOTS with STATION 66

Our annual Toys for Tots field trip is just around the corner! On Tuesday, December 12th, our students will walk down to Richmond Fire Department Station 66 to deliver their toys. St. David Bears will have the opportunity to bring joy to those less fortunate by participating in this wonderful initiative. Pleas ensure that your child has their permission slip returned by Monday, December 11th. Let's make a difference together!

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Our talented students have been hard at work preparing for the annual Christmas Concert! Mark your calendars for December 20th at 6 pm. It's a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the holiday spirit through music and performances by our incredible students. We can't wait to see you there!

We are bringing back the silent auction for the front row seats of our Christmas program!

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of our Breakfast with Santa event on Sunday. It was a joyous occasion filled with laughter, delicious food, and the spirit of giving. Every single person I've spoken to said that this was the best Breakfast with Santa event ever. It made it even more special to connect with people from our community who remarked at how friendly and joyful everyone was at the event. Your support made this event truly special, and we are grateful for the wonderful memories made.

Thank you to the planning committee:

Alex Merino, Lisa Yeager, Scott Yeager, and Yesenia Najar Ramirez

ANNUAL CRAB FEED

The Crab Feed Committee have started planning for St. David's Annual Crab Feed! It will be held on February 10, 2024, 5:30-10:30 pm at Rose Mello Hall. Aside from the delicious crab, you can expect dinner, dancing, and raffle prizes! Buy a table for 8 and get a 5% discount on tickets. Put it on your calendars and hope to see you all there!